Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Broad Cove over the next couple of weeks.

First up, a bit of a slow start. The water is sitting at a notably warm 64°, which is a fair bit warmer than what we're used to for this time of year. The good news is that the first real taste of action comes in quick on Wednesday afternoon, the 19th. We've got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the southeast, with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The wave energy is weak, only at 254, but for a point break like this with light offshore winds, those waves will be clean and lined up. It's a classic setup for an intermediate surfer to get a fun session in, though expect plenty of company out there as crowds are often an issue at Broad Cove.

Now, after that, we hit a real dry spell. From Thursday the 20th all the way through to the end of August, the conditions just aren't there. The winds are messy, cross-shore, onshore, or just too strong, and the swell drops off badly. There's a little window Friday morning the 21st with glassy conditions on a tiny 2ft swell, but it's barely surfable, and the energy is weak at 67. You'll be scratching for waves. This lull drags on for over a week, with very little improvement.

Then, things get interesting. As we roll into September, there's a real standout on the morning of Tuesday the 1st. The swell jumps up to a very solid 6ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 527 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is a clean offshore from the NNW. This is the best we've seen in a long time. The swell is too big for beginners, but for the confident intermediate to expert, Broad Cove is going to be firing. Just be aware that the morning session is the window, as the wind swings onshore in the afternoon and chops it up.

The following morning, Wednesday the 2nd, is also worth a mention. The swell is smaller at 3ft, but with glassy conditions and an easterly straight-hand wind, it'll be a much more user-friendly, clean session. The energy is still moderate at 203. After that, the surf fades out again into small, ordinary conditions for the rest of the forecast.

So, to sum it up: if you're keen, the first standout is this Wednesday afternoon, the 19th. But the real prize is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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